The RSPCA is investigating after a woman reported seeing a man dump a dead cat into a public bin in Bath last night (Friday, December 8).

A Facebook post from Lucy Mumford said her friend witnessed the man throw a ‘dead kitten’ into the bin by Snow Hill bus stop, off London Road.

“Tonight my friend witnessed a man in Snow Hill who threw a dead kitten that was dripping wet into a public bin by the bus stop,” she said.

“RSPCA have been informed,” she added. “I don’t stand for animal cruelty this sick!”

WARNING: This article contains a graphic image

The woman who saw the incident said it happened around 7pm.

According to her friend, she was stood at Snow Hill bus stop when a man came down to the public bin.

He allegedly attempted to throw the animal in but missed, before picking it up and putting the cat into the bin with his second effort.

Snow Hill bus stop on London Road

The woman took a picture of the animal in the bin and then saw the man return to the bin five minutes later with a full black bin bag, which he also left in the bin.

A picture of the dead cat posted on Facebook

A spokesperson for the RSPCA confirmed the incident had been reported, but they were unable to locate a cat’s body when they arrived at the scene.

“We are aware of a report of a dead cat being thrown into a bin in Snow Hill in Bath,” the statement said.

“An inspector and the local council have visited the scene but were unable to locate a cat’s body.

“We are continuing to investigate and urge anyone with further information to contact the 24-hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999.”

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